The Italian American Bar Association of Michigan will host its Justinian Night on Wednesday, June 18, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Rd. in Clinton Township.

The during event, a local judge will be honored with the Justinian Award and the new IABAM board will be sworn in.

The event is open to non-members. To purchase tickets, visit www.iabam.com.

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